Search Results for: Ray White
-
Real Estate News
Century 21 Launches Australasian Project Marketing Business
Century 21 has launched the group’s first overarching project marketing business that will have a presence across Australasia and in each Australian capital city. The business will work closely with both developers and the Century 21 franchise network to implement full-service project marketing strategies for residential projects from concept to completion. Century 21 Project Marketing will be led by Alex…
Read More » -
Transform 2017 Coach
Transform 2017 Week 12 Mark McLeod: The Core Product of Real Estate, Building an Ecosystem
Coach: Mark McLeod, Chief of Growth, Ray White Key Points The most successful real estate agents are the ones who build ecosystems around their communities Trust is your core product: the business isn’t about scripts and dialogues, it’s about understanding. Video Notes/Transcript I have a few really strong beliefs. First one is skill is highly overrated. I’ve seen plenty of people with…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Ray White New Farm Prepare to Auction “under the stars”
Ray White New Farm’s upcoming Auction Under The Stars, they say, is more than an auction event, it’s a “property buffet”. Now in its fourth year, this year’s Auction Under The Stars will be held on May 30 at 6 pm in the carpark behind Ray White New Farm on Brunswick St, New Farm. This fully catered market expo comes with…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Language is no barrier in multi-cultural Sunshine: Ray White
Ray White Sunshine has just opened in inner west Melbourne with young gun Dee Nguyen at the helm, who is excited to be joining the Ray White family. Principal Mr Nguyen started in real estate in 2008 and is rebranding to Ray White from a smaller independent agency group, with a team of more than 10 staff across property management…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
New Ray White powerhouse in the Sutherland Shire
Five of the most successful real estate agents in the Sutherland Shire have joined forces to open the new Ray White Cronulla office. Matt Debreczeni and Gavin Ottaway, the owners of the Ray White Menai and Sutherland businesses, have teamed up with Matt Johnston, Jill Yankos and Charlie Yankos to open the Cronulla business, creating a real estate powerhouse across…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Young Principals about to open 11th office
Jared and Shallain Hodge are a mission to build their real estate empire. Jared Hodge, a 42-year-old young-gun real estate principal and entrepreneur, is soon to open his 11th new business in only eight years when he opens Ray White Burleigh Heads. The move comes just weeks after the mutual departure from glamour Gold Coast suburb by the previous Ray…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Smashed avo makes a comeback in Brisbane
Can you still have your #smashedavo on toast and be able to buy property? A Ray White agent in Sherwood, Brisbane, believes so, using a clever marketing campaign for one of his developments that offers buyers brunch free every weekend for a year at a local cafe. Ray White Sherwood principal Cameron Crouch came up with the clever campaign playing on the…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
A sale a day in April for $99.87M
Powerhouse agency Ray White Double Bay just sold 30 properties for $99.87 million in April and the outlook is even brighter for the blue chip agency with increases in stock and prices. Craig Pontey, director of Ray White Double Bay, was incredibly proud of his team to sell “the equivalent of a property a day in April, it’s quite an…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Leading LJ Hooker Business Moves to Ray White Group
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore, one of the top businesses for LJ Hooker worldwide, is joining the Ray White Group. LJ Hooker Lower North Shore directors Richard Harding, Geoff Smith and Bernard Ryan say they are excited about both the re-brand and the potential for expansion across this region. They have been operating for 60 years and employ more than 50…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Virtual reality technology sells Perth home to offshore buyer
A City Beach home in Perth, WA has sold for $1.83 million – $80,000 above asking price – to a couple based in Hong Kong, who beat buyers based in New York. The two buyers – both couples – competed for the property at 22 Bent Street, City Beach and used virtual reality technology to view the home. Of the…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Calling Australia Home
WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE to start your life over in a new country with a new career? Two agents, Namir Mikha of Belle Property Newtown and Jessica Chea of First National Real Estate Waverley City, immigrated to Australia each for very different reasons. Here they tell June Ramli how they’ve made a successful home for themselves in Australia and…
Read More » -
FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White principal celebrates record first month
Ray White Frankston has achieved a record month in March, with 37 sales from 37 listings following the appointment of Ash Weston as Principal and Director of Sales. Ash comes to the position with three years of experience running the sales side of the business. Since his appointment as principal, the business has experienced record growth. “In the last two years,…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Permit Ready Rebrands To Development Ready In Time For Expansion
Two years after its launch, Permit Ready has announced the renaming and rebranding of its platform to Development Ready, to coincide with an expanded service offering across Australia’s east coast. Development Ready is a buying and selling hub exclusively for development sites, instantly connecting real estate agents with qualified buyers sourced from developers and investors nationwide. They say the site…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Treasurer’s pre-budget comments considered positive by industry experts
In a key pre-budget address to the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, Treasurer Scott Morrison reaffirmed the Coalition’s strident opposition to changing negative gearing tax concessions, plus a drive to increase private investment in the supply of housing. Key points in Morrison’s Address No disruption to current negative gearing policies (as this would come at a cost to renters)…
Read More » -
Brand Editorial
What will property management look like in 2030?
Change is happening at a rapid rate and now more than ever is the time for business owners and property management departments to become aware, educated and in the know of these changes, innovations and disruptions that are taking place or you could be left behind with an outdated business, while your competitors are moving ahead. The reality is… no…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Leading agent joins Ray White Menai
Attracted to the team culture and business values, well regarded local Menai agent Lene Mitchell has joined the Ray White team. After nearly ten years of owning and operating her own real estate business, Lene brings with her extensive experience across both sales and property management. “I really respect Matt and Gavin and what they’ve built – they’ve got a…
Read More » -
Transform
Transform 2017 Week 4B Gavin Rubinstein: Mastering the Listing Presentation
Here are the highlights from our Super Six session with Ray White’s #1 Agent in NSW, Gavin Rubinstein. Coach: Gavin Rubinstein Key Points Have belief in the value you are bringing to your prospective vendor. Be the ‘specialist’ who understands the vendor’s situation before diagnosis (1st meeting: questions, 2nd meeting: proposals) Quote “Motivation is the key ingredient to creating a sale…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
How an agent made the transition to principal after 15 years
New principal of Ray White Werribee Michelle Chick opened her own business seven weeks ago, and in that time her team has sold ten properties, listed another 15, launched a property management division and recruited two new members into her team. Chick, who has been in real estate sales operations for the last 15 years decided to take the leap…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
RE/MAX agent launches book, available for free on website
A Gold Coast property agent has launched a book for consumers with a title that encapsulates her indomitable spirit. “Fighting for YOU’ by RE/MAX agent Lana Faulkner is an easy-to-read ‘insider’s look’ at how to best position property to sell, including her tips for consumers to sell their property at the highest price in any market, based on more than…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White Indonesia celebrates 20 years of success
The Ray White Indonesian network recently celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, recognising the 160 offices that turned this notable Australian franchise into a market leader across the country. Led by the original founding partners, Johann Boyke Nurtanio and Sari Dewi, Ray White Indonesia were pioneers in establishing auctions since it first started trading under the brand name in 1997.…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
REIA celebrates its most outstanding performers
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) recognised the industry’s most outstanding talents at its 12th annual REIA National Awards for Excellence held at a 5-star hotel in Canberra last Thursday. REIA president Malcolm Gunning said more than 250 real estate professionals showed up at the event to celebrate winners across sixteen categories. “Competition was fierce across all award categories…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Transitioning from agent to principal: how Eric Li of Ray White made it work
Eric Li was only two years into his real estate career when he opted to take the challenge to take charge of Ray White Sunnybank Hills last November and has hit the ground running and sold seven properties in his first month as a principal. In five months, the office has grown from three team members to 11, and Li…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Real Estate Industry Heads Down The Professional Path
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has lauded the New South Wales government for provided the institution with the education foundations to pursue a profession recognition. REINSW president John Cunningham said the need for greater accountability and transparency in the ever increasing complexities of property transactions has led to a clear need for recognisable property professionals who…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
From receptionist to principal: how Kate Handley rose through the ranks
It has been an illustrious career run for Kate Handley of Ray White Waterford, Queensland since she first started out in the real estate industry 12 years ago. From humble beginnings as a receptionist at Ray White Marsden, it was Handley’s willingness to work for free during the weekends “just to gain experience” was what helped her to propel to…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Ray White Feb results rises by four percent to $3.44B compared to same month last year
Ray White Group’s total sales of dwellings for this February has risen by four percent or $3.44 billion as compared to the same corresponding month last year. Ray White chairman Brian White AO in a statement said the company’s franchise in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria achieved the best for performance in February, reaching $1.13 billion and $526 million…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Ray White agent competing in Half-Ironman World Championships in the US this September
One of Ray White’s newest recruits will be representing Australia in the Half-Ironman world championships in Tennessee, the US this September. Right now, Shaun O’Callaghan, 23 keeps his full-time role as Brett Pilgrim’s buyers agent of Ray White Adelaide, while at the same time committing to a gruelling 25-hour-a-week training schedule. “I train twice a day most days, for around 90…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
REIA’s Awards finalists revealed
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has released the names of finalists for its awards night do which will be held at Hyatt Hotel in Canberra on March 23. REIA president Malcolm Gunning in a statement said the National Awards for Excellence 2017 would showcase Australia’s most outstanding performers in the profession, adding that the winners will be announced via…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
How to shape a great real estate brand in 2017
Leading real estate agencies need to think outside the square and apply modern approaches to their brand identities through new techniques in digital design, visual imagery and tone of voice. Mark Cairns from CAMPAIGNxpress shares what he and other industry brand marketers have identified as important considerations in 2017. There’s no doubt that a strong, modern brand is imperative to…
Read More » -
National
Rent360 launches online marketplace for property management
Saying they are set to disrupt traditional property management businesses, startup Rent360 has launched an Australian online marketplace for property management that allows independent pm specialists to establish their own businesses. Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Penelope Valentine explained how the platform works: “Rent360’s recommendation engine matches property investors with up to three of the best suited property managers servicing the…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Award winning South Australian Agent comes back better than ever
A Ray White agent who was involved in a life-threatening car accident last year has made a robust comeback to real estate. Rachel Lawrie joined Ray White SA Metro last October after making full recovery from an accident in May and since then, she’s not only just reestablished herself as an agent, she’s now a fully accredited auctioneer and is…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Gold Coast duo sell $22 million worth of real estate in three weeks
Ray White Broadbeach agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo have sold $22 million worth of Gold Coast real estate in the past 21 days. Of the 11 properties the duo sold in the last three weeks, four were to Asian buyers and accounted for $13 million. “Buyers are seeking quality real estate and we’re very fortunate to be able to…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Ray White Emms Mooney expands Bathurst operation
The number one Rural business in the Ray White network has cemented its presence even further with the expansion and relocation of its new Bathurst branch. Seeing exponential growth, the team achieved a record result in December of just shy of $40 million in residential and rural sales and Director, Pat Bird said the expansion was a natural progression for…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Sydney densities spreading to the Southern Highlands
High-density living is spreading well beyond Sydney, with properties for sale in the Southern Highlands increasingly on blocks of 500 square metres or less, according to a Mittagong builder. Thirty-year Southern Highlands building veteran, Steve Turland of ‘S Turland Building’ said it was now difficult to find acreage in his hometown of Mittagong. “Blocks are getting smaller and smaller. It’s…
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Andrew Crauford appointed as Ray White NSW new Sydney Metro chief
After seeing exponential growth in 2016, Ray White NSW has announced that Andrew Crauford has assumed the position of CEO – Sydney Metro. Mr Crauford’s new role will see him take charge of the southern, western and northern Sydney suburbs, outside of the inner-city markets, to ensure Ray White businesses are operating at their optimum. “I’ve got the utmost respect…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Agent Profile: Amber Werchon, Director of Amber Werchon Property
Amber Werchon decided not to pursue university but instead entered the workforce at the tender age of 17. Starting out as a receptionist at Ray White, she began selling property a year later and has never looked back. Today, as sole director of her own agency on the Sunshine Coast, Amber Werchon Property, she has over 40 people on her…
Read More »